Monday, 3 October 2016

Events and Activities catch up from summer!!

Past
activities &events catch up!

Summer
Sea CampWe had an exciting week with a lovely group of
budding marine biologists on our sea camp! Sessions were packed full of fun with
talks, activities, experiments and games to teach marine mammals, sharks and
fish, rocky seashore species and marine conservation. Highlights were showing
the campers a real dogfish and drawing out a life size blue whale in the sand,
all 30m of it! Matilda, age 8 from England, said her favourite part of the camp
was exploring the rock pools with the camp leaders who “told us lots of cool
facts”. Wonderful to hear! Thank you to all of our enthusiastic students who
made the week a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Lots of sea camps will be
running in summer 2017 so watch this space!

IWDG’s
Whale Watch IrelandWe had a great afternoon on Hogs Head on the 27th
August for IWDG's National Whale Watch Ireland 2016. Even though we didn’t see
the beautiful creatures a good time was had by all! Out of the 20 locations who
took part across the country, 13 produced sightings with an impressive 5
species at Clogher Head in our very own Co. Kerry! Thank you to everyone who
took part!http://www.iwdg.ie/news/?id=2652

Big
Beach CleanThe clouds parted and the sun shone down on our
annual Big Beach Clean in association with Clean Coasts! Fourteen volunteers
collected in excess of 25 bags full of marine litter from
Waterville Lohar and Inny strand beach! The bulk of the litter was plastic -
bottles, fishing line/nets, cables, crates and we even found shoes and flip
flops! It was lovely to see some new faces and especially holidaymakers from
London! Thanks a million for the help,many hands make light
work!

Coming
up/News:

Heritage
in SchoolsI provide interactive workshops on biodiversity,
marine heritage, wildlife and conservation, and ‘Leave No Trace’ for primary
schools as part of the Heritage in Schools Scheme. The school visits provide
additional education on the natural and cultural world. If you work in a school
or know anyone who does please pass on this information! Follow the link below
to find out how to book a visit!http://www.heritageinschools.ie/heritage-education-in-schools-ireland/

14th-16th
October - Iveragh Learning LandscapesA two day event focussing on place based learning,
outdoor education, nature connection and heritage through talks, workshops and
guided walks hosted by international and local experts. Perfect for educators,
tourism providers, parents and anyone interested in our local environment.
Family friendly workshops will be taking place 10am-12pm on both Saturday 15th
and Sunday 16th. Only €20 for the entire weekend. Not to be missed!
Register online through Eventbrite (link below) ASAP as spaces are limited.https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/iveragh-learning-landscapes-symposium-place-based-learning-in-beautiful-iveragh-peninsula-tickets-26917260250